Food, drink and culture are three things that often intersect. They help to build cultural, creative and social connections amongst communities. Matthew Johnston, CEO and Co-founder of Collective Arts Brewing, is working to increase creative co

Financial Literacy as Empowerment with Gurgeet Matharu & Aman Thind – May 4, 2021

May 4th, 2021 45m 45s

Less than 35% of students leaving post secondary education in Canada feel confident enough to manage their own finances. Gurgeet Matharu and Aman Thind of Nava Ventures are on a mission to change that! Gurjeet is an experienced Full Stack Engin

Optimism: The Essential Resilience Tool with Warren Dietrich – April 27, 2021

Apr 27th, 2021 41m 15s

Every entrepreneur faces challenges along their journey to success. Warren Dietrich, partner at Earthli Plant-Powered Superfoods Inc., believes approaching these barriers optimistically can make all the difference. Warren Dietrich is the co-f

Strategic Planning: Playing the Odds with Warren Coughlin – April 20, 2021

Apr 20th, 2021 51m 10s

In a world of so many uncertainties, one of the main reasons founder’s avoid strategic planning is because it seems like a waste of time. Warren Coughlin, business coach at JumpStart Coaching, believes if you learn to play the probabilities, yo

Navigating Clean Technology with Greg Kiessling – April 13, 2021

Apr 13th, 2021 59m 8s

We often assume that because green energy costs more to produce, it’s less profitable for the seller in the long-run. Greg Kiessling, Board Chair of Canadians for Clean Prosperity & Inmotive Inc., believes we are just starting to see the real p

Making It Work with Jess Chow and Sunny Fong – April 6, 2021

Apr 6th, 2021 46m 45s

Entrepreneurship is infamously difficult – with hard decisions, stressful deals, and many nerve wracking unknowns around each corner. Sunny Fong and Jess Chow, Co-Founders of VIEREN, think the key to making it work is a healthy co-founder relat

The Power of Community with Ravina Anand – March 30, 2021

Mar 30th, 2021 59m 18s

Community is incredibly powerful when building a company and when attempting to solve a pain point in someone’s life, just ask Ravina Anand, Co-Founder of FLIK! Ravina Anand is a social-tech entrepreneur and the COO of FLIK, the first female-id

Creating New Value with Debbie Motilewa – March 23, 2021

Mar 23rd, 2021 50m 11s

Creating new value for our customers and our communities is vital as we scale the impact of our businesses – enter Debbie Motilewa, Sustainable Business Leader at Afro-hub Market! In the past nine years, Deborah Motilewa has helped several entr

Harnessing Fear with Keturah Osinde – March 16, 2021

Mar 16th, 2021 44m 43s

Fear of criticism, judgement, and failure – fear is something founders are all too familiar with. Keturah Osinde, CEO of Fittedfast, thinks instead of avoiding fear, we should harness it. When Keturah was a kid in high school, the last thing sh

Making the Most of Mentorship with Ashley Werhun – March 9, 2021

Mar 9th, 2021 41m 47s

In 2021, 87% of millennials expect mentorship opportunities when starting at a new company. Ashley Werhun, CEO of Mentorly, is on a mission to make it more accessible. Ashley Werhun is the CEO and Co-Founder of Mentorly.co. Mentorly.co is a cl

Entrepreneurship as Healing with Dawn Iehstóseranon:nha Setford – March 2, 2021

Mar 2nd, 2021 51m 26s

Entrepreneurship is often seen as a great way to work flexible hours and forge your own future, but it can also be used to heal communities. Just ask Dawn Setford, founder and president of the Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada! Dawn Setford

The Art of Leadership with Bruce Poon Tip – February 23, 2021

Feb 23rd, 2021 55m 29s

Great leadership is a vital piece of the puzzle for founders. Bruce Poon Tip, Founder of G Adventures and Planeterra, believes leadership is a continuous transformation, not a final destination. Passionate about the power of travel to change t

Funding the Future with Raymond Luk – February 16, 2021

Feb 16th, 2021 47m 24s

Raising capital is an age-old problem for founders – but what if there was a free matchmaking service that connected startups and funders? Enter Raymond Luk, Founder and CEO of Hockeystick! Raymond Luk is a serial entrepreneur and investor. He

Product Development 101 with Jason Sparrow – February 9, 2021

Feb 9th, 2021 44m 9s

In the tech startup space, it’s easy to overload products with every gadget and feature you can think of. Jason Sparrow, CEO of BarrelWise, thinks we should involve customers in the design process and be aware of not over-complicating our produ

Utilizing the Right Tech with Michal Pisarek – February 2, 2021

Feb 2nd, 2021 46m 28s

Powerful technology is only as good as its application – faults in execution and implementation can often lead to over digitalized workspaces and overly complicated operations. So how do we utilize tech to empower customers and our ventures? Ju

The Future of Work with Jason Brommet – January 26, 2021

Jan 26th, 2021 46m 58s

Week to week, the business landscape in Canada changes drastically – often making it difficult for entrepreneurs to plan for the future. Jason Brommet, Head of Modern Work for Microsoft Canada, chats about tech as a critical investment for entr

Building Great Teams with Bruce Croxon – January 19, 2021

Jan 19th, 2021 46m 21s

It’s no secret that a great team can be the difference between a company’s success and failure. Bruce Croxon, Partner at Round13 Capital, values a few specific traits on his team – curiosity and open mindedness. Bruce Croxon made his mark as a

Understanding Circular Design with Lindsay Lorusso – January 12, 2021

Jan 12th, 2021 50m 21s

Sustainability is a buzz word in the entrepreneurship community – but what is true sustainability and how do we achieve circularity within our ventures? Just ask Lindsay Lorusso, Co-Founder and CEO of Nudnik! Lindsay is a circular economy nerd

Financing Your Idea with David Kosmayer and Simon Yep – January 5, 2021

Jan 5th, 2021 52m 52s

Often one of the most daunting tasks an entrepreneur can face – how do you finance your startup? Simon Yep and David Kosmayer chat about the benefits of corporate partnerships vs. traditional venture capital investing when financing your big i

Enhancing Success: Adopting New Tech with Dominic Sévigny – December 29, 2020

Dec 29th, 2020 52m 39s

Technology changes and trends shift every day. However, through hard work, persistence, and a focussed business model, entrepreneurs can equip themselves to adapt to these changes and use them as growth opportunities. Just ask Dominic Sévigny,

Knowing When to Say No with Selene Vakharia – December 22, 2020

Dec 22nd, 2020 47m 46s

As entrepreneurs, we’re often taught to say yes to every opportunity that comes our way. Selene Vakharia shares why she thinks there’s a key lesson in learning how to say no – and how to focus on projects that energize you! SMRT WOMEN is an...

Fighting For Change with Jennifer Sloan – December 15, 2020

Dec 15th, 2020 44m 38s

There isn’t much Jennifer Sloan hasn’t tried – from private to public sector, Jennifer has seen it all. She shares with us why diversity is key for strengthening your business, and encourages women entrepreneurs in particular to demand change a

Shoot Your Shot: Navigating the Gig Economy with Nicole Smith – December 8, 2020

Dec 8th, 2020 44m 21s

Building an engaged, happy global community in the gig economy isn’t easy, but it is possible – just ask Nicole Smith, Founder and CEO of Flytographer! Nicole’s company Flytographer is a marketplace that connects travelers with hand-picked loc

Attracting and Retaining Top Talent with Lisa Bull – December 1, 2020

Dec 1st, 2020 43m 6s

Having an adaptable, high performing workforce behind you can help drive growth and alleviate pressures for entrepreneurs. Just ask Lisa Bull, Vice President of Talent Development at Ceridian! Lisa Bull is the Vice-President of the Talent

Cybersecurity During COVID with Sukhmani Dev – November 24, 2020

Nov 24th, 2020 39m 49s

Canadian companies represent 50% of all global phishing attempts. But there are ways entrepreneurs can protect their startups from cyber attacks – just ask Sukhmani Dev, the head of Digital Payments & Cybersecurity Solutions for Mastercard Cana